Discover the best heavy armours in Final Fantasy Tactics A2, including Linen Cuirass, Bronze Armour, Iron Armour, and Platemail. Learn their stats, abilities, and equipable jobs.
Hey there! So, you're looking to beef up your units with some serious defense? Heavy Armour is where it's at. These bad boys offer the best protection, but they're usually best suited for your front-line fighters who are up close and personal in the thick of battle.
Let's break down the heavy hitters:
Linen Cuirass
This is your basic, tightly woven linen armour. It's not flashy, but it gets the job done for early-game defense.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | - None | Soldier, Ravager, Lanista, Templar, Dragoon, Defender, Paladin, Moogle Knight, Warrior, Viking, Raptor |
| Movement | ||
| Jump | ||
| Evasion | ||
| Speed | ||
| Weapon Attack | ||
| Weapon Defense | 28 | |
| Magick Attack | ||
| Resistance | 2 |
Cost at Shops: 220 Gil
Sells at Shops: 110 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: None
Bronze Armour
Stepping up from linen, this armour is made from joined bronze plates. It offers a bit more defense and can even be crafted at the Bazaar.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | - None | Soldier, Ravager, Lanista, Templar, Dragoon, Defender, Paladin, Moogle Knight, Warrior, Viking, Raptor |
| Movement | ||
| Jump | ||
| Evasion | ||
| Speed | ||
| Weapon Attack | ||
| Weapon Defense | 30 | |
| Magick Attack | ||
| Resistance | 3 |
Cost at Shops: 400 Gil
Sells at Shops: 200 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Bronze Armour, Grade E (Gikhet Lead + Cactus Fruit)
Iron Armour
This is a solid piece of iron plate armor that really starts to pack a punch in terms of defense. It also comes with a couple of useful abilities, Safeguard, for both Viking and Raptor classes.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | Viking Class, Safeguard - 150 AP Raptor Class, Safeguard - 150 AP |
Soldier, Ravager, Lanista, Templar, Dragoon, Defender, Paladin, Moogle Knight, Warrior, Viking, Raptor |
| Movement | ||
| Jump | ||
| Evasion | ||
| Speed | ||
| Weapon Attack | ||
| Weapon Defense | 34 | |
| Magick Attack | ||
| Resistance | 3 |
Cost at Shops: 800 Gil
Sells at Shops: 400 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Iron Armour, Grade D (Trusty Frying Pan + Zingu Pearl Shell)
Platemail
The Platemail is a significant upgrade, featuring overlapping metal plates over chainmail for full-body protection. It offers the highest defense among these options.
| Statistics | Abilities Provided | Equipped By |
| Element - None | - None | Soldier, Ravager, Lanista, Templar, Dragoon, Defender, Paladin, Moogle Knight, Warrior, Viking, Raptor |
| Movement | ||
| Jump | ||
| Evasion | ||
| Speed | ||
| Weapon Attack | ||
| Weapon Defense | 38 | |
| Magick Attack | ||
| Resistance | 3 |
Cost at Shops: 1400 Gil
Sells at Shops: 700 Gil
Bazaar Recipe: Black-Stained Armour, Grade D (Dipraeu Bronze + Green Liquid + Silk Thread)
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